Group Manager - Transport

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? SHIFT: Mon- Fri (completely on-site).Location: Mississauga DC.COMPANY:Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & KPIs:Responsible for the daily management of the fleet operation in Ontario. Create and post shipping log daily assigning drivers to their daily activities. Ensure all T1 and T2 fleet transport requirements are met.Manage drivers (union employees) daily, use coaching and progressive discipline as required to ensure behavioral, performance and safety expectations are met.Manage all third-party carrier operations for loads originating in Ontario. Tasks include load tendering, load follow up to ensure loads are picked up/delivered, monitor and manage performance.Support Brewery Operations. Ensure transport requirements are met. Ensure empty bottle requirements are met, and full goods shipments are picked up and delivered where required.Continuously manage cost and look for opportunities to improve across entire transport network.Expectation of the role is to have a strong understanding of the facility budget and actual performance. This should allow for proactive identification and implementation of cost improvement opportunities. Delivery of overall market unit/total Canada logistics costs.Proactively lead and execute the safety and environment programs within all staging facilities to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees.Shift management of the union/management processes and relationships within the warehouse/staging facilities. This includes playing an active leadership role within the brewery/warehouse operations. Provide coaching, leadership, development and performance management to team members in the staging/warehouse. Building strong working relationships with hourly employees within internal warehouses to deliver defined objectives.Active leadership and participation in the Innovation program within the site operations.JOB QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Education: university degree, business and industry related discipline or equivalent professional experience.Experience: demonstrated ability to lead an operations facility with direct supervisory experience in a unionized environment. Strong leadership skills required.Proven ability to manage transport operations in a high-volume environment, including leadership of a large hourly workforce. Demonstrated operational excellence. Respected and trusted leader with a proven track record of achievement, solid technical skills and a reputation as a leader of change.A proven track record of achievement, solid technical skills and a reputation as a leader of change.Technical Competencies: Strong interpersonal capabilities, and able to work cross-functionally with other leaders on sensitive and/or emotional issues. Logistics background, including direct experience managing warehouse/transport operations with a unionized workforce.Excellent computer, analytical, and problem-solving skills.WHY LABATT:As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future with More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.BENEFITS:Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needsAdditional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accountsRetirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial futurePersonalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leaveAccess to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAt Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?